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US military says Caribbean strike kills four as toll tops 235 — 3dU.S. military killed four in a Caribbean boat strike Sunday. The campaign has killed at least 235 people in 70 strikes since September 2025.

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Reader Sooner or later someone will realize that these Muslim terrorists cannot be negotiated with and the only option we have is to kill them!

Micron Taiwan Union Secures Strike Mandate Over BonusesBusiness — 1dMicron workers at its Taoyuan, Taiwan, plant overwhelmingly authorized a strike amid a dispute over bonuses, demanding a permanent profit-sharing plan. No walkout date has been set, but action could add supply concerns for memory chips used in AI servers; negotiations continue with a separate union at the Taichung plant.

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Iran Strike Survivors Allege US Military Medical Failures — 3dNine soldiers wounded in a March 1 Iranian drone strike that killed six in Kuwait told the AP they had to fight alone for care; the Pentagon said treatment met standards.

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Ukraine Claims Strikes Disabled 51% of Russia’s Refining Capacity — 3dUkraine's Defense Ministry said late Sunday strikes disabled 51% of Russia's oil refining capacity; the claim is unverified. Putin said the attacks cost about 1% of GDP.

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Jared Kim If those strikes really hit half of Russia's refining capacity, their fuel shortages could drag on longer than Putin admits with that 1% GDP figure.

UVM unions reach tentative deal, averting strikeHealth — 2dUniversity of Vermont Medical Center and unions representing more than 3,000 support and technical staff reached a tentative two-year contract agreement, averting a possible strike authorized by members last week. The deal still requires a membership vote scheduled for Oct. 7–11; its terms have not been released.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

New Iran War Fears Send Oil Past $105 With Diesel Already Sky High1 source — 6hOil prices jumped Thursday as President Donald Trump weighs whether to restart large-scale strikes on Iran — with diesel already sitting above $6 a gallon.

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Russian Strikes Kill Dozens in UkrainePolitics — 3dIsraelis gathered to mourn the roughly 1,200 people killed in the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attack, as residents in affected communities said they were still awaiting a return to normal life amid continued fighting. Separately, Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities killed at least 28 people, including at least 20 in an attack on an apartment building in Pryluky.

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Russia Warns Diplomats to Leave Kyiv Before New Strikes — 5dRussia renewed its warning for foreign diplomats and nationals to leave Kyiv and avoid traveling to Ukraine, threatening further massive strikes on what it calls military targets. The warning comes amid intensified Russian attacks on the capital’s infrastructure; Ukraine-aligned coverage condemned Moscow’s framing of the strikes as retaliation.

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Derek Foss Intensifying attacks on infrastructure while telling outsiders to go shows Russia wants to isolate Ukraine even more.

Russian Strike Kills Sailor, Injures Three in Odesa — 5dRussian strike on Liberian-flagged cargo ship in Odesa region port kills one motorman and injures three; 13 crew evacuated, USPA reports Oct. 3, 2026.

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Zelensky warns Russia may launch massive Ukraine strike — 2dOn 6 October 2026 Zelensky said updated intelligence shows Russia preparing a massive attack on Ukraine; he urged the US and Europe to supply air defences.

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Yamamoto strikes out 10 as Dodgers beat Braves 3-1 for 2-1 NLDS lead — 2dYamamoto struck out 10 over 7 innings as the Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1 to take a 2-1 NLDS lead; Hernández and Freeman homered in the fourth.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Teen Charged in Fatal Las Cruces Hit-and-RunWorld — 2dA teenager was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and aggravated battery after allegedly striking and killing another teen with a vehicle at a Las Cruces trailer park. Authorities said the incident followed a dispute, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Russia Strikes Second Major Kyiv Bridge — 6dRussian strikes hit Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, damaging its roadway and trolleybus wires and forcing traffic closures, after repeated attacks on the Southern Bridge. The attacks on both major crossings have disrupted transport and intensified concerns over Russia’s campaign against the capital’s critical infrastructure.

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Elena Vasquez Russia is clearly trying to cut off Kyiv by knocking out both main bridges one after another.

Yemen Offensive Targets Houthi Red Sea CoastWorld — 4dYemen’s Saudi-backed, internationally recognized government has launched a major military campaign to retake territory held by Iran-backed Houthi forces and restore state authority across the country. The announcement follows intensified fighting and recent strikes on Houthi positions.

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France Rallies Late to Beat Belgium 4-1 — 3dFrance scored all four goals in the final 13 minutes to beat Belgium 4-1 in the Nations League after trailing to Dodi Lukebakio's first-half strike.

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Nicole Hardy Zidane's late changes turned the game completely, those four goals in 14 minutes were ruthless.

Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Barrick, Mali Unions Avert Planned Mine Strike — Sep 27, 2026Unions called off Loulo-Gounkoto strikes after a 21 September deal. Sacko: "the strike action has since been called off." Mali had seized roughly 3 tonnes of Barrick gold.

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Derek Foss Good that Barrick and the unions settled the overtime and pay issues to keep the mine running without disruption.

Police Vehicles Involved in Crashes Across Two StatesAuto — 2dPolice vehicles were involved in crashes in Joplin, Amarillo and Midland. In Joplin, an officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a pickup failed to yield; details of the Amarillo crash were limited, while in Midland a truck ran a red light and overturned after striking a police vehicle, sending four occupants to the hospital with minor injuries.

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Russian strikes kill child, injure five in Kyiv — Sep 28, 2026

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Multiple Crashes Send People to HospitalsAuto — 4dSeparate traffic crashes in Connecticut, Guam, Michigan and Indiana sent a woman or female minor to the hospital. The incidents included a Plainfield driver striking parked vehicles and a utility pole, a Guam pedestrian collision, and two-vehicle crashes in Big Rapids and on US 20.

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17,000 Boeing workers approve contract, avert strike — Sep 30, 2026Boeing’s SPEEA engineers and technicians approved a new four-year contract, averting a strike that could have disrupted production and certification of the company’s delayed aircraft. The agreement includes higher wages and benefits, though support was narrower among the union’s technical unit.

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Padres Trail 0-2; Manager Denies Miller Tipped Pitches — 2dChourio's two-out, two-strike single walked off the Padres 4-3 in NLDS Game 2 after Miller's three ninth-inning walks; Stammen denied tipping claims as San Diego trails 0-2.

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Sam Okafor Miller should stick to one-inning appearances in the playoffs if his mechanics change after that.

Russian strikes kill two across Ukraine — Sep 27, 2026Russian strikes killed at least two in Ukraine overnight into Sep. 27, 2026, as Lavrov dismissed a rare UNGA meeting with Germany's Wadephul.

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Zelensky Vows Strikes on Russian RefineriesWorld — Sep 30, 2026Russia launched a major missile and drone assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, damaging power facilities near Kyiv and causing outages in the capital and several regions. With winter approaching, Ukrainian officials warned the strikes could threaten heat and electricity, while emergency repairs and calls to conserve power were underway.

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160 Survive Russian Drone Strike on Kyiv School — Oct 1, 2026A Russian drone struck a school in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district during an air raid, damaging the building and starting a fire while more than 100 children and dozens of staff sheltered inside; no one at the school was injured, and the drone’s warhead did not detonate. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called strikes on schools a deliberate tactic and said authorities would work to restore the building.

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Jared Kim Authorities need to get that building fixed fast so classes can resume without more disruption.

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Drone strikes and hybrid warfare escalate around the Russia-Ukraine war